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Germany's China strategy: These hurdles await the new government

Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock feels encouraged to show China its limits more clearly in the future. She sees the German government's China strategy as a marathon, not a sprint. But after the collapse of the government coalition, the question is: Who will run the marathon?

By Angela Köckritz

Is the 'triad' still appropriate? What experts call for

The German government's China strategy calls for de-risking, but companies want to continue to take advantage of the opportunities of the Chinese market. We asked several experts if Germany's one-and-a-half-year-old document is still appropriate.

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Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis: 'Germany needs to get its act together'

In an interview with Table.Briefings, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis argued for economic reforms – in Europe and in Germany. He also calls for a European defense fund, financed through common borrowing.

By Michael Bröcker

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After phone call with Xi: Trump plans trip to China in the near future

According to a media report, Donald Trump plans to travel to China within his first 100 days in office. Vice President Han Zheng will also attend Trump's inauguration.

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Trump's inauguration: Taiwan sends 'highest blessings'

Taiwan will also send a delegation to the US for Trump's inauguration. Taipei hopes that Trump will continue the Taiwan-friendly course of his first term in office.

By Fabian Peltsch

Battery market: CATL and BYD control over 70 percent

China's battery market grew strongly in 2024. CATL and BYD together accounted for more than 70 percent of installed capacity. The share of LFP batteries increased.

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Four critical questions at the start of Trump's second term

The relationship with China will change under Donald Trump's second presidency. But how? Four critical questions can shed light on where Beijing and Washington may reach common ground and where not.

By Experts Table.Briefings

New Silk Road: GTAI study points to three major trends

In a new study on China's new Silk Road for 2024, Germany Trade and Invest identifies three major trends: There were fewer projects in almost all regions of the world. Major projects became strategic collaborations. And there was more international financing and less development aid.

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Geopolitics: How Trump's return is changing Sino-Indian relations

India, long a reliable partner of the USA, is moving ever closer to China. This is a sign of the dwindling influence of the Americans on the country, which is expected to become the third-largest economy in the world by the end of this decade.

By Redaktion Table